The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Battle Group operating in South Sudan under Operation Mlinzi Wakinya has witnessed a change of command, with Colonel Kafureka Gumizamu taking over from Colonel Francis Aragamoi. The ceremony was presided over by the Joint Task Force Commander, Maj Gen Anthony Lukwago Mbuusi. Maj Gen Mbuusi commended Col Aragamoi for…
The President of South West State of Somalia, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for their outstanding contribution to peace and security in the country. “Troops from different countries have helped us here in Somalia, but UPDF…
East African Community (EAC) member states have been urged to strengthen cooperation among their military health services through joint preparedness, resource sharing and coordinated deployment of medical teams to improve the region’s response to public health emergencies. The call was made by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Joint Staff Policy and Strategy, Major General…